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1966-1967 Academic Year

The 1967 Dome contains an article on the union of the Notre Dame and Saint Mary's theatres, the result of which was five plays during the 1966/67 school year. Fr. Arthur Harvey was made head of this new theatre union. (Dome 1967, 256)

Play: The Potting Shed

Author: Graham Greene
Dates Performed: October 27-30, November 3-5, 1966
Sponsoring/Producing Organization: Notre Dame/Saint Mary's Theatre
Venue: Washington Hall

Artistic Staff


Director: Rev. Arthur S. Harvey, CSC
Staff Assistant: Fred W. Syburg

Setting and Lighting by: Charles P. Lehman

Cast

Dr. Frederick Baston: John R. Sheehan, Jr.
Anne Callifer: Mary Cronin
Sara Callifer: Marcella Lynyak
Mrs. Callifer: Judy Muench
John Callifer: Robert Steinmetz
James Callifer: Terry Francke
Dr. Kreuzer: William Wead
Corner: William Ellis
Mrs. Potter: Allis Ann Rennie
Fr. William Callifer: Martin Doucette
Miss Connolly: Patricia Moran

Production Staff

Stage Manager: Gene Doub
Assistant Stage Managers: Susan Argus, Tim Donovan
Asst to the Tech Director: Robert H. Melka
Technical Assistants: Gene Doub, Steve Way
Lighting: Al Alter
Lighting Assistant: Ginny Ward
Special Asst in Lighting: George Daleidon:
Construction and Painting: Susan Argus, Pat Clinton, Maureen Coyne, Tim Donovan, Gene Doub, Noel Dube, Bill Fabec, Angel Fernandez, Terry Francke, Steve John, Sheila Kearney, Bob Kelley, Dan Luby, Marcella Lynyak, Dennis McCarthy, Richard Mertens, Charles Morrison, Judy Muench, Karen O'Donnell, Tom Payne, Jim Pellegren, Allis Rennie, Joe Shann, Tom Stocky, Steve Way, Janice Kay Williams
Stage Crew: Richard Mertens, Tom Noe, Tom Payne, Steve Way
Properties: Sheila Kearney, Susan Szita, Karen O'Donnell
Sound Effects: Tim Donovan
Wardrobe Chairman: Miss Mary Kay Vrancken
Wardrobe Crew: Cathy Belanger, Amanda Crabtree, Joann Licate, Sheila Slattery, Karen Weller
Publicity: The Notre Dame Dramatic Society

Notes:

Source(s): 1967 Dome, p 258; Original Program courtesy of Frederic Syburg

Play: The Tempest

Author: William Shakespeare
Dates: December 1-4, 8-10, 1966
Producing Organization: Notre Dame/Saint Mary's Theatre
Venue: O'Laughlin Auditorium

Artistic Staff

Director: Frederic W. Syburg
Set and Lights: Charles P. Lehman

Cast

Master of a Ship: Thomas Haley
Boatswain: John R. Sheehan, Jr.
Alonso: Steve Newton, CSC
Antonio: Frank Terzo
Sebastian: Bob Allen
Gonzalo: David Savageau
Prospero: Terry Francke
Miranda: Marcella Lynyak
Ariel: Amanda Crabtree
Caliban: Tim Donovan
Ferdinand: Bill Ellis
Adrian: Gregory Caputo
Francisco: Patrick Moran
Trinculo: Tom Noe
Stephano: Warren Bowles:
Spirits: Carmen Dur, Kathy Ellis, Susan Dickey, Susan Sevier, Janice Kay Williams
Iris: Maureen Coyne
Ceres: Patrica Moran
Juno: Allis Ann Rennie

Production Staff

Stage Manager: Claire Ricciardelli
Assistant Stage Manager: John R. Sheehan, Jr.
Asst to the Tech Director: Robert H. Melka
Technical Assistants: Gene Doub, Steve Way
Lighting Crew: George Daleidon, Dennis McCarthy, Joan McGowan, Steve Way
Construction & Painting Crew: Susan Argus, Pat Clinton, Maureen Coyne, Gene Doub, Martin Doucette, Terry Francke, William Hebinck, Steve John, Sheila Kearney, Dan Luby, Marcella Lynyak, Dennis McCarthy, Joan McGowan, Richard Mertens, Judy Muench, Karen O'Donnell, Tom Payne, Jim Pellegren, Allis Ann Rennie, Steve Way
Costume Coordinator: M. Kay Vrancken
Costume Design: Cathy Belanger, Amanda Crabtree, Joann Licate
Costumes Executed by: Dessa N. Frisbie
Costume & Wardrobe Crew: Cathy Belanger, Amanda Crabtree, Mary Ann Kirby, Joann Licate, Sheila Slattery, Karen Weller
Makeup: M. Kay Vrancken
Makeup Assistants: Mary Anne Kirby, Kathy O'Brien, Rose Marie Spak, Cynthia Strobel
Properties: Richard Mertens, Judy Muench
Sound: Gene Doub
Poster Design by: Eric Wieschaus
Flyer Designed by: Mary Ann Sullivan
Musicians: Kathleen Schmitz, Jan Taubitz

Notes:

Source(s): 1967 Dome, pp. 258-259; Original Program courtesy of Frederic Syburg

Play Title: The Merchant of Venice

Author: William Shakespeare
Dates Performed: January 13, 1967
Sponsoring/Producing Organization: ND/SMC Theatre
Performed by: National Players of Catholic University
Venue: Washington Hall

Cast List


Notes:

Source(s): The Tempest Program courtesy of Frederic Syburg

Play Title: The Birds

Author: Aristophanes
Dates Performed: January 14, 1967
Sponsoring/Producing Organization: ND/SMC Theatre
Performed by: National Players of Catholic University
Venue: Washington Hall

Cast List


Notes:

Source(s): The Tempest Program courtesy of Frederic Syburg

Play: The Playboy of the Western World

Author: J. M. Synge
Dates: February 2-5, 9-11, 1967
Producing Organization: Notre Dame/Saint Mary's Theatre
Venue: O'Laughlin Auditorium

Artistic Staff

Director: Dennis J. Hayes
Setting and Lighting: Charles P. Lehman

Cast

Christopher Mahon: Robert Allen
Old Mahon: Thomas Haley
Michael James Flaherty: Terry Francke
Margaret Flaherty: Judy Muench
Widow Quin: Marcella Lynyak
Shawn Keogh: Robert Reidy
Philly Cullen: David Savageau
Jimmy Farrell: Will O'Reilly
Sara Tansey: Karen O'Donnell
Susan Brady: Lee Paterson
Honor Blake: Claire Ricciardelli
Nelly Healy: Maureen Coyne
Bellman: Patrick Gaffney
Villagers: Ginny Ward, John Mustone, Kathleen O'Laughlin

Production Staff

Stage Manager: Sheila Kearney
Assistant Stage Manager: Steve Way
Asst to the Tech Director: Robert Melka
Technical Assistants: Gene Doub, Martin Doucette, Dennis McCarthy, Steve Way
Lighting Crew: George Daleidon, Steve Way
Construction & Painting Crew: Susan Argus, Gene Doub, Maureen Coyne, Patricia Clark, William Eillis, Terry Francke, Steve John, Sheila Kearney, Dan Luby, Marcella Lynyak, Dennis McCarthy, Joan McGowan, Charles Morrison, Judy Muench, Karen O'Donnell, Allis Ann Rennie, Steve Way
Costume Coordinator: M. Kay Vrancken
Costume &
Wardrobe Crew: Cathy Belanger, Amanda Crabtree, Joann Licate, Sheila Slattery, Karen Weller
Properties: Susan Dickey, Maureen Hunter
Sound: Ginny Ward
Poster Design by: Robert Steinmetz

Notes:

Source(s): 1967 Dome, p. 256 and 259; Original Program courtesy of Frederic Syburg

Play Title: The Madwoman of Chaillot

Author: Jean Giraudoux
Adapted by: Maurice Valency
Dates Performed: March 9-12, 16-18, 1967
Sponsoring/Producing Organization: Notre Dame/Saint Mary's Theatre
Venue: O'Laughlin Auditorium

Artistic Staff

Director: Reginald F. Bain
Setting and Lighting by: Charles P. Lehman
Costumes Designed by: M. Kay Vrancken

Cast

The Waiter: Gregory Caputo
The Little Man: James Geagan
The Prospector: Timothy Donovan
The President: Bob Steinmetz
The Baron: Stephen Rich
Therese: Claire Ricciardelli
The Street Singer: T. N. Dorsel
The Flower Girl: Christine Hall
The Rag Picker: Robert Emmet Keefe
Paulette: Lee Paterson
The Deaf-Mute: Warren Bowles
Irma: Trisha Leite
The Shoelace Peddler: Richard Remijas
The Broker: Michael E. Kelly
Dr. Jadin: William Ellis
Countess Aurelia: Marcella Lynyak
The Doorman: R. Wallace Mertens
The Policeman: Patrick Gaffney
Pierre: John-Paul Mustone
The Sergeant: Will O'Reilly
The Sewer Man: R. Emmett Allen
Mme. Constance: Patricia Moran
Mlle Gabrielle: Maureen Coyne
Mme. Josephine: Kathy Burns
The Presidents: Bob Steinmetz, Richard Remijas, Gregory Caputo
The Prospectors: Timothy Donovan, R. Wallace Mertens, Robert J. Schlentz
The Press Agents: Michael E. Kelly, Joseph W. Shann, Vincent Marsicano
The Ladies: Claire Ricciardelli, Lee Paterson, Cathy Belanger
The Friends of People, Animals, Friendship and Flowers: Tom Haley, Ede Caretta, Mary Osmanski, Donald Dilg, Sr. David Mary, CSC
The Adolphe Bertaut: R. Emmett Allen, James Geagan, Stephen Rich

Production Staff

Stage Manager: Karen O'Donnell
Assistant Stage Managers: David Savageau, Sr. David Mary, CSC
Technical Assistants: Martin Doucette, Steve John, Dennis McCarthy, Steve Way
Lighting Crew: Al Alter, Susan Argus, Pat Johnson, Judy Muench
Construction & Painting Crew: Bob Allen, Kay Baumann, Mabel Benjamin, Martin Doucette, Mercedes Dwyer, Pat Gaffney, Steve John, Julie Linehan, Dennis McCarthy, Joan McGowan, Michelle Miller, Charles Morrison, Jane Nagle, Rosemary Naphin, Mary Noelke, Mary Pyne, Pat Schenkelberg, Lynn Surrett, Susan Szita, Ann Van Huysse, Steve Way
Stage Crew: Carole Bica, Tom Wolski
Costumes Executed by: Dessa N. Frisbie
Costume Crew: Cathy Belanger, Amanda Crabtree, Joann Licate, Sheila Slattery, Karen Weller
Wardrobe Chairman: Cathy Belanger
Wardrobe Crew: Babs Bullard, Christine Hall, Trisha Leite
Makeup Chairman: Cynthia Strobel
Makeup Crew: Ede Carretta, Terry Francke, Jacquie Fontana, Cheryl Handley, Maureen Kowlzan, Mary Osmanski, Nano Padon, Cynthia Sink, Prudence Wear, Janice Kay Williams
Properties Chairman: Claire Ricciardelli
Properties Crew: Kathy Carey, Joan Donovan, Mary Geddes, D'Ann Sauer, Janice L. Williams, Kathy Yuhas
Poster Design: Eric Wieschaus

Notes:

Source(s): 1967 Dome, p. 261; Original Program courtesy of Frederic Syburg

Play Title: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

Book: Abe Burrows, Jack Weinstock and Willie Gilbert
Based on the novel by: Shepherd Mead
Music and Lyrics: Frank Loesser
Dates Performed: May 3-7, 10-13, 1967
Sponsoring/Producing Organization: Notre Dame/Saint Mary's Theatre
Venue: O'Laughlin Auditorium

Artistic Staff

Director: Rev. Arthur S. Harvey, CSC
Musical Direction: Dr. Charles A. Biondo
Setting and Lighting: Charles P. Lehman
Singing Direction: Rev. Patrick Maloney, CSC
Costume Design: M. Kay Vrancken

Cast

Finch: Daniel Oberst
Gatch: David Kevin Dailey
Jenkins: John-Paul Mustone
Tackaberry: Kenneth Kern
Peterson: Richard Riehle
Johnson: Charles Corso
Matthews: William Zanner
J.B. Biggley: Martin Doucette
Rosemary: Mary Angela Cronin
Bratt: David Graham
Smitty: Patricia Moran
Bud Frump: John R. Sheehan, Jr.
Miss Jones: Rosemarie Rinella
Mr. Twimble: Kelly Knauer
Hedy: Karen O'Donnell
Miss Krumholtz: Amanda Crabtree
Scrubwomen: Vicky Marani, Mary Louise Moynahan
Brenda: Barbara Lauterbach
Toynbee: Stephen Newton, CSC
Ovington: Bob Steinmetz
Davis: Bill Hebinck
Policeman: James McNulty, CSC
Womper: Kelly Knauer
Book Voice: Mr. Fred W. Syburg
Singers: Jane Ahrens, Susan Argus, Stephanie Black, Charles Corso, Amanda Crabtree, David Kevin Dailey, Christine Hall, Bill Hebinck, Kenneth Kern, Kelly Knauer, Barbara Lauterbach, James McNulty, CSC, Judy Miles, James Mooney, Maria Cristina Moreno, Mary Lou Motl, Mary Louise Moynahan, John-Paul Mustone, Stephen Newton, CSC, Lee Paterson, Richard Riehle, Barbara Schleck, Bob Steinmetz, Joan Tweedell, William Zanner
Dancers: Judy DeVliegher, Tom Fredericks, Barbara Lauterbach, Vicky M. Marani, Tom Noe, Maurice Norman, Stephanie Stanitz, Nancy E. Tavery, John Zeller

Production Staff

Stage Manager: Stephen Way
Assistant Stage Managers: Tim Donovan, Maureen Coyne
Asst to the Director: Sr. Mary David, CSC
Technical Assistants: Warren Bowles, Martin Doucette, Dennis McCarthy, Steve Way
Lighting Crew: George Daleiden, Al Alter, Pat Johnson
Performance Electrician: George Daleiden
Follow Spots: Labius Lesibu, Judy Muench, Michael Shingleton
Fly Linemen: Don Dilg, Dennis McCarthy
Construction & Painting Crew: Bob Allen, Susan Argus, Letitia Barrett, Katharine Baumann, Warren Bowles, Maureen Coyne, Don Dilg, Martin Doucette, Marilyn Duda, Mercedes Dwyer, David Edmonds, Jacqueline Fontana, Mary Geddes, Cheryl Handley, Barbara Jassa, Steve John, Pat Johnson, Kenneth Kern, Maureen Kowlzen, Connie Lauerman, Jerry Leahy, Francine Macaluso, Drucilla Martin, Dennis McCarthy, Joan McGowan, Michelle Miller, Jane Nagle, Rosemary Naphin, Anita Nowak, Nano Paden, Margaret Pettey, Robert J. Schlentz, Pat Schenkelberg, Cindy Sink, Carol Stanojev, Carol Surrett, Susan Szita, Bud Stuppy, Ann Van Huysse, Janice L. Williams, Janice Kay Williams, Maryanne Wolfe, Virginia Wray
Costume Coordinator: Miss M. Kay Vrancken
Costumes by: Dessa N. Frisbie
Costume & Wardrobe Crew: Catherine Belanger, Barbara Bullard, Amanda Crabtree, Joann Licate, Sheila Slattery, Karen Weller, Charlene Webb
Makeup Crew: Karlyn Cloherty, Barbara Jassa, Margaret Pettey, Susan Vadovicky, Prudence Wear
Hair Stylists: Diane Svancarek, Maureen McCarthy
Properties Chairman: Anita Nowak
Properties Crew: Nancy Delaney, Michele Miller, Fran Nolan, M. Ellen Shanley, Katie Woods
Sound: Robert J. Schlentz
Stage Crew: Warren Bowles, Tim Donovan, David Edmonds, Robert J. Schlentz, Bud Stuppy
Rehearsal Pianists: Thomas Nadar, Thomas Stocky
Performance Pianist: Thomas Nadar
Orchestra: Frank Ciuffani, James Franzen, Patrick Gaffney, CSC, John Gatta, Donald Koma, Dale Kratsch, Tom Krull, Michale Leary, Richard Lorenz, Joseph Melone, Greg Mullen, Bob Petrie, Thomas Nadar, Tom Schetter, Dave Snediker, Thomas Stocky

Notes:

Source(s): Dome 1967, 261; Program courtesy of Frederic Syburg